Chapter 14 Crossbows and Farewells

Barbossa stood at the helm of the Sea Fang and a grin crossed his face.

"Now, I'm not one to question motives milady," his eyes wandered over to Lily, "But why is it that you want these two dead?"

Lily shook her head. "Not Will sir. I could care less about him. It's Jack." Her tone grew angry, "He killed my father."

Barbossa nodded his head and he didn't respond. Why should he, especially when he was so close to his revenge…

MEANWHILE…

Cindy and Jennifer paced in the locked cabin, wondering what to do.

"Why were you cutting into his wrist like that? I thought you liked him?"

Jennifer was sitting on the edge of the bed hanging her head. Her hair was kept back from the bandanna, but it still covered her face mostly.

"What's wrong Jen?"

Jennifer looked up to Cindy and her face was so hurt, so depressed.

"He doesn't think we can handle ourselves yet."

"Well duh! This is a real fight Jen. We could really die if we weren't careful."

"That's not the point. He doesn't trust us!"

Cindy slowed down her thinking. Why was her best friend getting so emotional because someone doesn't trust her? She used to never care. Granted this is Jack Sparrow, but still…

"Why do you care so much about trust?"

Jennifer couldn't answer. A lump built up in her throat and she gasped for air before taking a few deep breathes.

"He's got a plan that involves something very dangerous and he didn't tell us about it. It endangers our lives and he is going to take the risk without telling us about it."

Cindy began to realize where she was going with this.

"Without trust, there is nothing."

"Exactly." Jennifer got up and walked over to the opposite wall where the window showed the ocean reflecting the bright blue cloud-less sky.

She looked out the window and sighed deeply. She turned her head towards Cindy and smirked. Cindy didn't understand for a moment, and then she realized that was the same kind of glance Jack would give when he had an idea.

"What's the plan?"

Jennifer held up a ring of keys and Cindy burst out laughing.

"I learned the trick from Jess."

"Oh my fucking god! That's so awesome! You stole Jack's keys man!"

Jennifer couldn't help but grin smugly.

"I do love a good slight-of-hand trick myself." Cindy chuckled and Jennifer continued, "I have a plan. Naturally I'm gonna need your help."

"Duh. Now tell me."

Cindy walked over to Jennifer and she began to lay out the plan step by step.

"This is how it's gonna go down—" Jennifer began to outline the plan, here to be, what to do, and who to kill.

MEANWHILE…

Jack stood on the deck on the Black pearl and watched the Sea Fang approach slowly. Will stood next to his captain and began to question himself.

"I don't feel right Jack."

"Than go lie down before the aggressive rendezvous."

"You know why Jack." Will turned to Jack and Jack could feel Will's eyes burn his skin as he watched over the ocean.

"It's best for them."

"They'll get captured. Or try to escape, then they'll go and get themselves hurt or worse." Jack remained silent. "Could you live with that Jack?!"

"Of course not Will!" Jack snapped back. His eyes flared with anger for a second before he subdued it and hung his head. "I'm sorry."

"It's alright Jack."

"No it's not. Barbossa is trying to kill us, take my ship, and is quite possibly more than willing to torture us and my crew." He paused and added gravely, "All of my crew."

"What's wrong with you Jack? You're never like this."

Jack scoffed. "You should see me when I'm drunk and depressed."

Will chuckled and then Jack turned to face him. "You've a plan?"

Jack gave him his trademark grin, "Of course."

MEANWHILE…

"I'll be takin' Carter, milady, and Bo'sun on the advance. You gent's 'll wait fer the signal. If I so happen chance as to signal…" Barbossa gave an evil and malicious grin to the other members of the crew, "Then take none alive."

The crew practically cheered. Barbossa turned to leave and he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way gent's," he turned to face the crowd, "If there be a few young ladies onboard," he saw a few of the men begin to grin, "Don't harm them till I say you can."

Immediately the grin subsided and a few men looked disgruntled. Barbossa replied with his trademark smirk and the few men began to beam once more.

Suddenly, a crewmember came rushing down the stairs with a half-excited and half-cautious grin on his face.

"We gotten closer ta da ship Cap'n."

"Good. I think we'd best make ourselves to have comp'ny gent's!"

The crowd once again grinned and began to load the cannons and prepare the brig.

MEANWHILE…

Jack and Will stood on the deck, along with the rest of the crew that wasn't manning the cannons, swords drawn, as the Sea Fang drew up close alongside the Heaven. They could hear the taunting cries from the men below from both ships.

"Are you ready for a fight?" Jacks voice was calm and quiet, quite strange for him.

"A fight to the death?"

Jack remained silent and gazed at the dark figure on the opposite deck. He knew it was Barbossa: the alleged dead man.

He felt nothing but hatred and revulsion for Barbossa. He wanted nothing more but for Barbossa to be dead (along with money, sex, and happiness, but at this point in time, just a dead Barbossa).

"Aye boy." It had been a long time since Jack had called him boy.

"What's wrong Jack?"

Jack was silent for a moment. "I have that feeling."

"What feeling?"

"The feeling…that sumthin…bad…is gonna happen."

Will knew what he was talking about, "She's fine Jack. Safe in the cabin with Cindy. You locked her in yourself."

Jack nodded his head and then he walked over to the railing. He saw the dark figure, Barbossa, again and noticed he had moved closer.

"Damn Barbossa to the lowest circle of hell," Jack whispered as he watched his enemy. Barbossa himself was wearing a large brimmed hat that blocked the sun from his face.

"How are we going to do this Jack?"

"Tell the gunners," he paused and felt a lump of hatred in his throat, "Tell them to fire when were in range."

Right before Will left, Jack grabbed his shoulder and whispered something in his ear. When Will heard it laughed out loud and turned to Jack. "You're a genius."

"Naturally boy. Now go!"

Will sprinted off and down into the ship to the gun deck. It was bustling with men readying the cannons and grabbing ammunition.

"Boys! The captain wants all of you to aim low! Sink the damn ship!"

The men cheered and they began to work much faster. Will looked in the far corner and saw Anamaria and another man readying a cannon. Will hurried over and grabbed Anamaria.

"Jack gave you a special order Ana."

"What?" Ana grinned.

"Blow their rudder clean off before you sink it."

"Aye aye sir." Her tone was more playful than respectful, but Will had to smirk.

"Have fun."

"I'll try. Go up top and kill a few of 'em for me."

"Sure thing." Will turned and ran back up top. As soon as he got back on top he saw the ship had gotten significantly closer.

"WILL!"

His head snapped towards the voice and he saw Jack readying his cutlass.

"Jack?"

"Get ready for a fight. They're getting their grappling. They intend to board the ship."

Will could only nod his head and wonder what would happen next.

MEANWHILE…

"READY THE GRAPPLING! FIRE THE CANNONS! I WANT THAT SHIP BOYS!" Barbossa's voice had sounded like a megaphone over the crowd and the crew hurried to fulfill his orders.

The ship quickly gained until the two ships were within firing range.

"FIRE AT WILL BOYS!"

MEANWHILE…

Jack heard the sound of cannon fire and he knew it was time.

"FIRE!"

The ship shuddered as the cannons were fired. A few cannons fell just before the ship and splashed water onto the deck.

I hope those bastards don't hit their room.

Jack heard something whirring through the air and he saw a grappling hook flying. He watched as the hook attached to the pole holding up the sails. The man who threw it was on the railing of the other ship and proceeded to jump and sail through the air onto his ship. Before the man's feet touched his ship he was beheaded by one of his crew.

"They've got grappling!"

Jack drew his sword and watched as more and more men flew onto his ship. As every man landed, he grew angrier and angrier.

"GET OF MY SHIP!"

He flew away from the helm and began to hack and slash, killing all of the intruders who got in his way

MEANWHILE…

Will pulled his sword out of a man's stomach and looked around. His eyes fell on Jack who was in a mad frenzy. Bodies surrounded him and he saw the anger in Jack's eyes as he hacked and slashed at the men who flung themselves at him.

Suddenly a scream ripped through the air barely above the cannon fire and battle. His head snapped towards the sound and he saw two figures fighting a small band of men.

MEANWHILE…

Cindy slashed her blade upwards and watched the man's eyes roll up into the back of his head while his body fell to the ground. She pulled the blade out and heard footsteps behind her. She saw a tall shadow on the deck beside hers and she swung her blade around.

As her body followed her blade she quickly saw that it wasn't a man.

Her blade clashed with another and a few sparks flew as she saw that Jennifer had brought her sword up and blocked. "Getting a little kill-happy are we?" Jennifer grinned.

Cindy scoffed as she replied, "Don't you know the 'no talking while fighting' rule?! You could die."

"There's an exception to every rule."

Cindy's eyes averted to right beyond Jennifer. She thrust her sword and Jennifer turned her head just in time to see Cindy's blade go straight through a man's head.

"And what's yer exception?"

Jennifer turned around and wiped a few droplets of blood from her face.

"Will saw us."

"Shit."

"We carry on as planned ok? Don't let him stop you whatever he does. Even if he kisses you, ok?"

Cindy nodded her head and left Jennifer alone.

Jennifer looked around and saw on the other ship a shadowed man with a large brimmed hat.

Barbossa.

MEANWHILE…

Wilson cut the man's throat and continued to fight even as the man fell to the ground. Michael stood by his side and used the sword in his hand to the best of his ability.

'Why is Wilson so good and I can't use this thing for shit?' Michael thought as he tried to skewer someone.

Brian trudged behind Michael and Wilson trying to imitate them. Michael suddenly jumped back and knocked Brian overboard.

Michael turned around only to watch Brian fall into the ocean.

"Holy shit!"

MEANWHILE…

Cindy climbed up the rope ladder adjacent to the mizenmast. Slowly she climbed and finally she reached the crow's nest. She grabbed the railing and swung herself into it and took a second to breath before she looked around for it.

After her moment she looked around and finally saw the bow lying on the ground next to a quiver with a few arrows in it.

"Bingo."

Cindy's fingers wrapped around the crossbow and she gazed at it carefully. She gently grabbed a bolt and placed it in the crossbow. A soft click was her reply as she stood up and rested the bow on the edge of the railing and gazed at the battle below.

Here eyes fell on Will first. He was glancing around while trying to fight off a man. Even though he was succeeding Cindy still aimed for the man trying to kill her man. She leaned in and aimed careful so as not to hit Will accidentally. She followed the man and finally pulled the trigger. She watched at the bolt flew through the air and hit the man in the chest.

"Sweet!" She immediately saw the look of horror on Wills face as he looked up and their eyes met. Quickly she ducked out of sight and grabbed another bolt. She placed it in and then peered over the rail.

The next thing she saw was Aden rushing over to the railing where Michael and Wilson were looking over into the ocean frantically.

Not good.

She looked around for Jen and saw her friend was already looking overboard and trying to tell them what to do. Aden was taking in the information and then immediately dived in while Jennifer looked around and grabbed some rope and handed it to Michael and pointed overboard. Michael nodded his head and he and Wilson proceeded to throw the rope over and wait.

They have it under control.

She proceeded to look around again and soon saw Jack.

Holy crap.

He was in a rage: slashing at men who were coming at him and even hacking at their carcasses after he beheaded them or slashed their bellies open, spilling their entrails onto the deck.

"Oh my god," she whispered as she saw a shadowed man with a large brimmed hat. He seemed to almost fly over when he used a grappling hook. He landed and Cindy saw it was Barbossa. "There you are." Carefully she aimed at him and watched him slowly move through the crowd eerily.

Suddenly she felt like she was being watched. She looked out of the corner of her eye and she saw someone's shadow next to her own. Her body tensed up and she began to move her head when something very hard pressed against her head and she heard a gruff voice say, "I'd be calm girl, considerin' ye might jus' die soon."

Cindy slowly stood up and let the crossbow fall to the floor as the man escorted her at gunpoint put of the crow's nest.

MEANWHILE…

Jennifer walked around frantically and was looking for Barbossa. Her fingers tapped against the handle of the dagger on her side. Slowly she stayed out of the main fight and looked around.

Suddenly, she felt someone behind her and she heard a smooth voice say, "'Ello."

She turned around and was immediately paralyzed as she gazed at the person standing in front of her.

MEANWHILE…

Aiden's arms were so sore when he reached the gasping teen. Brian's arms were flailing as he tried to stay afloat and breathe. Aiden wrapped his arms around Brian's chest and began to pull him towards the ship.

Jesus he's so hot when he's wet…

Aiden looked up and saw the rope fly over the side and hit the water near him. He swam over and grabbed it with one arm while he adjusted his hold on Brian. He looked over and saw Brian's eyes gazing at him. Suddenly his arm flew up as the rope pulled them both up. He held onto the rope tightly as they were flying up and were eventually pulled over onto the shop by Michael and Wilson.

Brian practically collapsed onto the deck with Aiden and him a tangled mess of limbs. Neither of them made a move.

Aiden closed his eyes and he felt Brian still gazing at him. He could only let a small smile cross his lips.

Suddenly, Aiden bolted upright and turned his head over to where another scream resounded.

MEANWHILE…

Jack's arms felt as heavy as lead weights. He could barely lift his sword and nearly fell over all the bodies around him. Blood stained his shirt and he reeked of death. Suddenly someone kicked him and he flew through the air. His sword fell a few feet from him and he could barely breathe as his body instinctively curled his limbs more inward. Then a voice floated through the air and Jack's eyes closed.

"Ello Jack."

Jack turned his head and he looked up at Barbossa. He was so different: paler, and his eyes weren't the sickly yellow anymore.

"I've changed Jack. Glad of you to have noticed." Barbossa kicked jack in the stomach and grinned as he saw Jack groan and fall to the floor. When he tried to get up Barbossa grabbed his jacket shoulder and hauled him up a few inches off the ground. Ha punched jack in the nose and watched blood trickle down onto his lips. He looked at his knuckles and saw a few drops of blood. He slowly ran his tongue over it and chuckled as he finished.

"A bit too much rum in yer blood there Jack."

"What are you?" Jacks' eyes widened as he gazed at his inhuman adversary.

Barbossa just smirked and threw Jack over several feet into the mizzenmast. Jack hit the mizenmast hard and he fell to the floor in a heap trying to get up.

"Ye wen' a little sift there Jack. Are ye alright? Ye need some 'elp there?" Barbossa walked over to Jack and lifted him up again by his jacket and threw him over to the rail. Jack hit the edge and fell to his knees.

"Well Jack. I'm goin ter help ye. You see those two ladies over there?"

Jack's eyes barely opened and he saw two men holding daggers to the throats of Cindy and Jennifer.

"Oh, do I sense yer love fer 'er?" Barbossa eyes glanced overt to Will and he smiled maliciously. "Ye love that blonde one don't ye?"

Will's eyes shot daggers at Barbossa but he just laughed them off.

"Soft! The both of ye! Have no fear," he sighed, "Ye'll see them again…" he paused and added, "Maybe not in one piece though."

Barbossa walked over to the men holding Cindy and Jennifer hostage and he chuckled softly. He looked at Cindy who averted her gaze. His eyes wandered over to Jennifer who was glaring past him at Jack.

Suddenly he heard the cocking of a gun and smiled.

"What re ye plannin' on doin' Jack? Shootin' me?" Barbossa turned around and glared at Jack. "Ye know that the bullet can go righ' through me and hit yer precious girls?" Jack showed no signs of hesitation but Barbossa could see it in his eyes. Jack slowly stood upright and kept his gaze steady with Barbossa's.

"Release them." His voice was filled with cold fury and Barbossa couldn't help but smile.

"Ye'll 'ave ta shoot me first."

Jack fell to his knees and aimed upwards and a shot resounded in the air. He watched as the bloodstain on Barbossa's shirt grew wider and wider until it was dripping with hot blood. Barbossa just smiled evilly and laughed.

"Ye thought that that would kill me Jack?!" Barbossa kept on laughing as he walked over to one of his sailors. He grabbed him by the throat and lunged at his throat. The sailor groaned softly while Barbossa finished him off.

Jennifer stared at him wide eyed as she realized what he was.

"VAMPIRE! HE'S A VAMPIRE! SUN! SILVER! SOMETHING!" The man holding tried to keep her arms from escaping but she was trying desperately to escape.

In an instant Barbossa was on her. He grabbed her by the throat and slapped her. Jack had already rushed at him, only to be stopped by Barbossa's sailors.

"Don't touch her!"

Barbossa paid no heed to Jack as he motioned for the men to take the girls to his ship. They nodded their heads and began to drag the two girls along while Jack and Will watched in horror. Will tried to reach them but more of Barbossa's sailors stopped them and the rest of Jacks crew.

Slowly Barbossa watched the two girls land safely onto his deck when he jumped onto the railing and smiled maliciously.

"Ta ta."

Barbossa spun around and leapt over fifty feet to his own ship, which had begun to sail away.

Jack stood in horror as he watched the girls sail away into the distance.

Suddenly, without warning, the entire group of sailors that Barbossa commanded dropped to the floor dead.

"What in God's name happened?"

Will walked over to Jack who was still starring at the ship sailing away.

"Barbossa will pay." Jack's voice barely rose above a whisper, but Will heard it and felt the anger in it.

MEANWHILE…

Barbossa looked down at the two girls surrounded by lonely sailors.

"Welcome girls."

Jennifer just glared defiantly at him and he could feel her anger.

"Vampire." Her tone was icy and accusing and Barbossa just smiled.

"Glad of ye to notice."

Out of thin air Lily appeared wearing a jet black dress with her red lcoks flowing freely down past her shoulders.

"Milady." Barbossa motioned towards Cindy and Jen and Lily kept a straight face. She pointed to two men and said icily, "Grab them. This way."

Lily turned around and went under while the men tried to get a hold of Cindy and Jen. They turned around and immediately knew what to do.

Cindy brought her arm up and punched the man in the jaw causing him to stumble backwards. She brought her fists up to her face and dropkicked him in the face.

Jen, meanwhile, grabbed the dagger in her sash and lunged at the man. He barely dodged in time, but he wasn't fast enough for her to bring the dagger around and slash his side practically wide open. He fell to the floor and screamed and writhed in pain. Seconds later another extremely buff, topless, man came up behind her and hit her in the back of the head with the hilt of his sword. She slumped over silently and he picked her up and threw her over his shoulder.

Cindy turned around and saw the man start to walk away carrying her friend. She lunged at him and he showed no response to her repetitive punches and kicks. Finally she kicked him in the back of the knee and he stumbled slightly. He brought his arm around and backslapped her so hard that she fell to the floor unconscious.

"Thank ye Mongo."

The man just grunted while he picked up Cindy and carried the two girls to the cabins.

Barbossa smiled evilly and turned to his crew. "Set course for Isle de Muerta!"